03/16/2021 Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
CITY OF GILROY
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 16, 2021
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
AGENDA
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THIS MEETING WILL BE LIMITED.
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20
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PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE TAKEN ON AGENDA ITEMS BEFORE ACTION IS
TAKEN BY THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION. COMMENTS MAY BE
EMAILED PRIOR TO OR DURING THE MEETING TO ADAM HENIG AT
adam.henig@cityofgilroy.org AND MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE
CHAIRPERSON OPENS PUBLIC COMMENT FOR THE ITEM. ADDITIONALLY,
COMMENTS MAY BE MADE BY LEAVING A VOICE MESSAGE AT (408) 846-0577,
PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M. MARCH 16, 2021. IMPORTANT: identify the Agenda Item
Number or PUBLIC COMMENT in the subject line of your email. The Clerk will read
the first three minutes of each email into the public record.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Governors Order N-29-
20, the City will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this
meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City a minimum of 2 hours prior to the meeting at (408) 846-0577.
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City of Gilroy Parks and
Recreation Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public
inspection with the agenda packet in the Recreation Division at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna
Street during normal business hours. These materials are also available with the agenda
packet on the City website at www.cityofgilroy.org
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
Chair: Michelle Wexler 12/21 Vice Chair: Theresa Graham 12/23
Angela Reinert 12/23 Patricia Bentson 12/24
Robert Miller 12/21 Ermelindo Puente 12/23
Gregory Troy 12/22
III. FLAG SALUTE
IV. SECRETARY'S REPORT
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. February 16, 2021
B. February 16, 2021
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VII. INTRODUCTIONS
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Santa Clara Valley Urban Forestry Alliance Presentation
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Receive Santa Clara Valley Urban Forestry Alliance report and
comment.
B. Parks and Recreation Commission Recommendations for the
Upcoming Two-year Budget Cycle.
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Provide recommendations to Council for the upcoming two-year
budget cycle.
C. Adoption of 2021 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Motion to Approve the adoption of the 2021 Parks and Recreation
Commission Work Plan that is in alignment with City Council's
priorities.
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X. OLD BUSINESS
XI. DEPARTMENT UPDATES
A. Recreation Division Updates
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Review Recreation Division updates and provide comment.
B. Status of City Parks (report attached)
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Receive parks report and comment.
XII. COMMISSIONER PARK REPORTS & COMMENTS
Park Assignments
o Commissioner Bentson - Cydney Casper, Christmas Hill
o Vice Chair Graham - Farrell Avenue, Gateway, Hecker Pass, Los Arroyos,
Rainbow
o Commissioner Miller - Uvas Levee, El Roble
o Commissioner Puente - Butcher, Forest Street, Renz, San Ysidro
o Commissioner Reinert - Gilroy Sports Park, Village Green
o Commissioner Troy - Las Animas, Miller
o Chair Wexler - Carriage Hills, Del Rey, Sunrise
XIII. STAFF COMMENTS
XIV. ADJOURNMENT